
Hand Over Hand
Even though ragdolls are highly entertaining, they're not very reliable and can be extremely frustrating when you call on them for things like Hand Over Hand. One ragdoll has taken the form of a half-naked man and has decided on a mission. This ragdoll will climb and conquer all the different peaks of his world. This means that he will need to climb in a way that the physics will allow him to ascend to a higher level. It won't be easy, and he's just as vulnerable as a regular human, but he has to try climbing, and you have to help him do so.
About Hand Over Hand
You've seen multiple titles where you've got various uncoordinated athletes trying to climb peaks or navigate rugged terrain. This is a game where a ragdoll athlete wants to climb and prove that he can reach the top. Since he's a ragdoll, the physics will be strong on his body since he doesn't have the most stable body. He can barely keep his balance, but at least he's got strong arms and a firm grip. Just be careful and know that he's not invincible, having plenty of bones to break if he falls too hard or messes up his climbing technique.
How to Play
Hand Over Hand is a 2D climbing game about a ragdoll trying to climb various rocks using only the mouse. To get the ragdoll to move left or right, hold down the Left Mouse Button and drag the cursor to either side (while hanging to swing). To grab the rock, let go of the Left Mouse Button when your free hand is over a solid surface. The hand will continue to grip the surface until the other hand tries to grip something else. The goal is to reach the flag planted on the rock. Collect stars to increase your score and unlock items.
When you begin, the ragdoll will start on the ground and can walk left or right. Once you start climbing, you can direct your free hand using the cursor. As the ragdoll climbs, he can see more of the rock and collect stars by touching them with any part of his body. The counter in the corner tracks how many Misses the ragdoll can make. If the ragdoll fails to grab a solid surface with their free hand when trying to, it'll be counted as a Miss, and the ragdoll will fall. If the ragdoll loses all of its Misses, he'll break a bone and need to retry the level. Grab the flag with one of your free hands to complete the level.
Tips and Tricks
You're encouraged to swing around to gain extra height and move up swiftly, but nothing says you can't move slower. Moving one hand in front of the other can guarantee safe ascension at a consistent pace. To practice swinging, do it while grabbing onto a side of the rock with a lot of space to grab so you're less likely to miss.
Game Details
- Developer: Cubehole
- Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile) and Android
- Languages: English
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FAQs
When was Hand Over Hand released/updated?
According to sources, the game was released on all its platforms in May 2024 and was last updated that month.
Is Hand Over Hand free?
The game is currently free to download and play on all available platforms but offers ads to continue in the middle of the level.
Is Hand Over Hand difficult?
Since this is a ragdoll climbing game, it requires patience and deliberate moves to make progress since most of the movement is clunky and awkward.